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What does it mean?
Even tough individuals need to ease up and listen.
In plain terms
Thugs need to calm down and listen.
What can you take from it?
Everyone needs to listen.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • take it easy
  • listen more

Questions to consider

  • When do you listen?
  • Why is restraint hard?

Another view

It simplifies complex social dynamics.

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